Montgomery County government has approved the FY26 budget, investing in transportation including fare-free Ride On buses and expanded transit services, environmental programs, parks and recreation, public safety, workforce compensation, and a six billion dollar six-year capital improvements plan supporting schools, housing, and infrastructure. (more…)
Montgomery County’s homeless population increased by 356 people, a 32% rise from 2024, according to the 2025 Point-in-Time survey. Officials attributed the spike to rising rents, the end of federal rental assistance, and a lack of affordable housing. (more…)
The City of Rockville will celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride Month with a free, all-ages Pride event on Sunday, June 1, 2025, at Rockville Town Square, and is seeking proposals from visual or literary artists to lead a community-engaged art project during the festival.
Councilmember Evan Glass issued a statement praising the Fiscal Year 2026 budget for funding education, housing, and fare-free transit without raising taxes, while also criticizing proposed tax hikes and emphasizing the need for transparency, fiscal discipline, and support for vulnerable residents during uncertain economic times. (more…)
Council President Kate Stewart issued a statement praising the Montgomery County Council’s work on the Fiscal Year 2026 operating budget, highlighting its focus on education, mental health, housing, public safety, and economic development. She noted the budget was developed through an inclusive and transparent process and emphasized that it was balanced without raising tax rates, despite economic uncertainty and reduced federal funding. (more…)
The Clarksburg Super Seniors, a group of longtime friends who have been meeting regularly for 50 years, were honored in a special event celebrating their milestone anniversary.
Montgomery County and Habitat for Humanity Metro Maryland recently enhanced the Allium Place affordable housing community in Silver Spring with sustainable landscaping and shade trees through the County’s RainScapes and Tree Montgomery programs, marking their first integration into new construction.
At 11:11 a.m., the Montgomery County Police Department reported a single-vehicle collision on University Boulevard West between Arcola Avenue and Sligo Creek Parkway.
The Greater Capital Area Association of Realtors (GCAAR) has released its housing statistics for April 2025, stating that the “D.C.-area housing market is starting to normalize to pre-covid levels.” GCAAR’s most recent update can be seen in full below:
Creative Wheaton, Inc., a new nonprofit formed to promote Wheaton as a regional arts and culture hub, will officially launch on May 16 with a community event introducing its leadership and vision for strengthening local identity and economic growth. (more…)